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We are visiting an Amish community for a week and then family time for a couple of weeks. I have written some articles for the blog, about 3 per week, which will ‘pop-up!’ thanks to Jonathan’s magic. I may write … Continue reading
Opinion article from Janet Albrechtsen raises the polemical issue of the Prime Minister’s religious sincerity. See PM proves a convert to the politics of faith and Janet Albrechtsen Blog | July 14, 2009 During that Compass interview in 2005, Gillard … Continue reading
Sad to say, just one year after the affirmations of Anglican Church unity made at the Lambeth Conference of 2008, the USA Anglicans have decided that one year was enough of a wait. Their recent decision to affirm same sex … Continue reading
Strange things anniversaries: both milestones in the years traveled and opportunities to reflect on the miles covered. Saturday, St James Day, 25 July, marked my ninth year on the ‘bishoping’ road. St James was the first of the apostles to … Continue reading
I was in Melbourne recently and caught up with two outstanding young Tasmanian theologians who are taking Ridley College by storm: our very own Chris and Luke. They are seen here bringing ‘The Bish’ up to date with the latest … Continue reading
Extracts follow from one of the sadder articles I have read in recent times – and that is saying something! Try to overlook the utter triviality, unutterable sadness, unbending rebellion and unreasonable rationality; and take a look at the understanding(s) … Continue reading
Fancy going down in history by your nickname! This could be quite scary. But not for Joseph from the island of Cyprus who was nicknamed ‘Barnabas’ – Acts 4:36. St Barnabas is the only capital ‘S’ ‘Saint’ I am aware … Continue reading
Two notices from the Hamilton Parish July 2009 newsletter ‘Together’, ‘GRETNA SERVICES: For the next few months Geoff Parsons has kindly offered to kindle the fire in the Hall for our services. Thank you, Geoff, we all enjoy the warmth.’ … Continue reading
Russell the Registrar, sent me the following blog post link with his line ‘blogging is good for your health’. I think it is a pastoral gesture from him. I did enjoy the title of the article: ‘Last post for world’s … Continue reading
Some time ago I accepted an invitation to write a chapter for a book on preaching. The editors were wanting a sermon preached in a rural setting. It is due by the end of this month! Not long after I … Continue reading